Isle of Man students invited to join the award-winning Lloyds Scholars programme
For the first time since its launch, Students from lower income households in the Isle of Man are being invited to become part of Lloyds Banking Group’s unique social mobility programme, Lloyds...
View ArticleGovernment completes eco homes in Castletown
The final phase of the Janet’s Corner development in Castletown features the first homes in the Isle of Man designed to achieve the internationally recognised Passivhaus standard.The pair of...
View ArticleMinister challenges voter ‘exclusion’ claim
Policy and Reform Minister John Shimmin MHK has criticised the wording of a news release claiming that almost half of the eligible voters in Douglas have been 'excluded' from the electoral register.The...
View ArticleNurses Day 2015 used to help 'Stop the Pressure'
Nurses Day (12 May) was used by a group of healthcare professionals to raise awareness about the ‘Stop the Pressure’ campaign. The Department’s Interim Deputy Director of Nursing, Cathie Quine, has...
View ArticleEntries invited for Isle of Man Chef of the Year competition
The search is on to find talented chefs with a passion for cooking fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. Entries are invited for the Isle of Man Chef of the Year competition. Richard Ronan MHK,...
View ArticleDhoon School visit Shropshire
Pupils in their final year at Dhoon School recently embarked on an educational visit to Shropshire in the UK. The group of pupils included eleven year-old James Barr, a boy with muscular dystrophy, and...
View ArticleGov.im benchmarked against Europe
Isle of Man Government has today announced the results of an independent benchmarking exercise for its online information and services as part of its continued efforts to measure online performance and...
View ArticlePlanning application - Publication list 15 May 2015
In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Al-Qaida
This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaida network.Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has...
View ArticleHighlighting the importance of international engagement
The 'International Relations Framework' sets out the context for the Government's ongoing programme of international engagement and its work to promote and protect the Island's interests.The document...
View ArticleLaxey regeneration scheme nears completion
The culmination of the work will be marked on Saturday 23 May when a statue honouring those who worked in the Great Laxey Mine will be unveiled in the Heritage Garden at Mines Road.The regeneration...
View ArticleUnited Nations and European Union Sanctions: Sudan and South Sudan
Sudan and South SudanThe Treasury advises that the European Union has adopted a new Council Regulation (EU) No 2015/735 that repeals and replaces previous Regulation (EU) No 748/2014.The new Regulation...
View ArticleAssistant Instructors practice skills during adventurous weekend
A group of assistant instructors recently spent a challenging weekend in the Lake District, practicing their outdoor skills, as part of their training towards a qualification in Understanding Outdoor...
View ArticleThe World of Women Explorers
Part of the History in Heels season, a forthcoming illustrated talk at the Manx Museum will inspire us all to explore the world - near and far – through the accounts of women whose travel writing and...
View ArticleDouglas Promenade display to be staffed
Members of the public who have questions or comments about the proposed redevelopment of Douglas Promenade will have an opportunity to talk to an officer from the design team.The public display at the...
View ArticleYoung authors on voyage of discovery
The Minister for Education and Children has praised young story-tellers who went on a voyage of discovery. Tim Crookall MHK was speaking today as winning and highly commended authors in the Hall Caine...
View ArticleStay active message after successful Manx Youth Games
That's the message from Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Education and Children, after today's event, organised by Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR).A thousand pupils aged seven to 14 took part in the...
View ArticlePrison walk raises funds for Manx Cancer Help
The efforts of a group of prison staff and inmates have helped to raise more than £2,000 for an Isle of Man charity.Participants tackled the Millennium Way in April, walking 26 miles from the gates of...
View ArticleTweetbeatIOM to support TT road safety campaign
The Isle of Man Constabulary’s social media channels will play a key role in efforts to promote road safety during this year’s TT Festival.@TweetbeatIOM will help to keep Twitter followers up to date...
View ArticleDiscussions to continue over delivery of local services
Discussions will continue later this month on proposals for delivering more local services at a local level.Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne MHK is hosting a series of meetings with local authorities...
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